Stock Analysis on Net

T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)

$24.99

Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Liabilities represents obligations of a company arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow of economic benefits from the entity.

T-Mobile US Inc., consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity

US$ in millions

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Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Accounts payable
Payroll and related benefits
Property and other taxes, including payroll
Accrued interest
Other
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Short-term debt
Short-term debt to affiliates
Deferred revenue
Short-term operating lease liabilities
Short-term financing lease liabilities
Other current liabilities
Current liabilities
Long-term debt
Long-term debt to affiliates
Tower obligations
Deferred tax liabilities
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Long-term financing lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Total liabilities
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share
Additional paid-in capital
Treasury stock, at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
Stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).


The financial data reveals several notable trends in the liabilities and equity components over the five-year period.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable increased from 2020 to 2022, reaching a peak of 7,213 million US dollars, followed by a decline in subsequent years to 4,242 million by 2024. Payroll and related benefits rose initially in 2021 but subsequently decreased, reaching the lowest level in 2024. Similarly, property and other taxes exhibited initial growth but declined after 2021, aligning with the downward trend by 2024. Accrued interest maintained minor fluctuations but demonstrated a gradual increase towards 2024. The "Other" category showed inconsistency, with a peak in 2022 and a marked reduction by 2024. Overall, accounts payable and accrued liabilities peaked in 2022 at 12,275 million and then decreased steadily to 8,463 million by 2024.
Short-term Debt and Current Liabilities
Short-term debt showed volatility, decreasing significantly in 2021, rising substantially in 2022, and experiencing moderate variations thereafter. Short-term debt to affiliates was only recorded in 2021 at 2,245 million, lacking data for other years. Deferred revenue declined from 2020 to 2022 but increased notably by 2024. Short-term operating lease liabilities had slight fluctuations but remained relatively stable, with a minor decline by 2024. Short-term financing lease liabilities increased steadily until 2023, followed by a slight decrease in 2024. Other current liabilities displayed irregular fluctuations, peaking in 2024 at 1,965 million. The aggregate of current liabilities increased from 21,703 million in 2020 to 24,742 million in 2022, then decreased to 20,174 million in 2024.
Long-term Debt and Liabilities
Long-term debt generally displayed an upward trend, increasing from 61,830 million in 2020 to 72,700 million in 2024, although there was a slight dip in 2022. Long-term debt to affiliates sharply decreased in 2021 relative to 2020 but remained steady thereafter around 1,495 million. Tower obligations showed a dip in 2021, followed by a significant rise in 2022 and a slight decline through 2024. Deferred tax liabilities increased steadily each year, reaching 16,700 million by 2024, signaling rising tax obligations. Long-term operating lease liabilities fluctuated, with a peak in 2022 followed by a continuous decline in subsequent years. Long-term financing lease liabilities gradually decreased over the entire period. Other long-term liabilities declined consistently until 2023, stabilizing thereafter. Total long-term liabilities rose steadily from 113,115 million to 126,120 million over the period.
Total Liabilities
Total liabilities grew gradually from 134,818 million in 2020 to 146,294 million in 2024, reflecting the combined effects of changes in current and long-term liabilities.
Stockholders’ Equity and Related Items
Additional paid-in capital showed gradual growth from 72,772 million in 2020 to 73,941 million by 2022, before decreasing significantly in 2023 and partially recovering in 2024. Treasury stock at cost remained at minimal negative values initially but then increased dramatically in magnitude from 2022 onward, reaching -20,584 million in 2024, indicating substantial treasury stock repurchases or adjustments. Accumulated other comprehensive loss diminished steadily each year, lessening from -1,581 million to -857 million, reflecting a reduction in unrealized losses. Retained earnings transitioned from a negative position of -5,836 million in 2020 to a positive balance of 14,384 million by 2024, indicating substantial profitability or equity retention. Stockholders’ equity peaked in 2022 at 69,656 million but decreased afterward to 61,741 million by 2024.
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
The combination of total liabilities and equity remained relatively stable, increasing slightly overall from 200,162 million in 2020 to 208,035 million in 2024, with minor fluctuations in between.

In summary, the data suggests increasing leverage through rising long-term debt, coupled with a reduction in current liabilities after peaking in 2022. The equity section reflects aggressive treasury stock activity and a reversal from accumulated deficits to substantial retained earnings. Deferred tax liabilities have grown significantly, indicating potential future tax cash outflows. Overall, the company appears to be managing its capital structure dynamically, with expanding long-term obligations balanced against improving retained earnings and equity adjustments.